CompTIA Security+

On this 4-day CompTIA Security+ course you'll learn how to troubleshoot security events and incidents, and operate within applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

Provide infrastructure, application, information, and operational security by identifying and mitigating risks. CompTIA's Security+ is a vendor neutral certification developed with input from industry, government, academia and front-line practitioners.

You'll learn about the following CompTIA Security+ topics:

• General Security Concepts
• Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
• Security Architecture
• Security Operations
• Security Program Management and Oversight

Firebrand Training is an Authorized Partner of CompTIA. This means that you are guaranteed the highest level of instructor and course material, all of which is officially approved by CompTIA.

Residential or online CompTIA Security+ training course

Firebrand offers both a classroom-based and CompTIA Security+ online course, including everything you need to get certified in record time:

• Official courseware, labs and practice exams
• CompTIA Security+ certification exam
• Accommodation, meals and snacks (for residential courses)

Both are delivered through our tried and tested Lecture | Lab | Review methodology. In this day and age, you get to choose the best one for your needs, and get your certification faster than anywhere else.

You'll study the following Security+ domains:

1. General Security Concepts
2. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
3. Security Architecture
4. Security Operations
5. Security Program Management and Oversight

Who should take this course?

CompTIA Security+ certification is ideal for individuals looking to start or advance their careers in Cyber Security, such as:

• Aspiring Cyber Security professionals who want to gain foundational knowledge about security concepts, tools, and procedures;
• IT professionals such as System Administrators, Network Administrators, and Help Desk Technicians who want to transition into Cyber Security roles;
• Network Administrators who need to understand and implement security protocols, secure network devices, and protection against security threats;
• Security Administrators who maintain and manage an organisation’s security infrastructure;
• Systems Administrators who want to enhance their understanding of security practices related to the systems they manage, including configuring secure systems and implementing security measures;
• Information Security Analysts who want to understand threat management, risk mitigation, and incident response;
• Help Desk Technicians who want to broaden their skills to include security knowledge, allowing them to provide better support;
• IT Auditors who need to effectively assess an organisation’s security posture and ensure compliance with security standards.

During your accelerated course, you'll sit exam SY0-701 at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Passing score: 750, graded on a scale of 100 - 900
• Exam format: Multiple choice and performance-based

Your test results are displayed as soon as you complete the exam.

In addition to official course material and exams at the Firebrand Training Centre during your course, you'll receive:

• Sybex CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701
• Firebrand Value Add material

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

• 2 year's experience in IT administration with a security focus
• An understanding of operating systems and knowledge of Windows-based systems
• The ability to identify basic network components and their roles, including routers, switches, firewalls and server roles.
• Some knowledge of firewall configurations
• An understanding of Wireless networks
• An understanding of the OSI Model and TCP/IP including IPv4 subnetting

Firebrand also recommends you have attended the CompTIA A+ and/or CompTIA Network+ course.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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